The Fostering Care in NC Act: Changes to Child Welfare and DSS that Are Effective Now

Published for On the Civil Side on June 30, 2025.

On June 26, 2025, H612 was signed by the Governor and became S.L. 2025-16. This session law makes significant amendments to the laws addressing juvenile abuse, neglect, and dependency (A/N/D) and the oversight provided by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) over county departments of social services (DSS). The session law […]

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